Mary F. Taneyhill

Mary F. Taneyhill serves as a Contract Specialist within the Detention Compliance and Removals unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, where she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions to support mission-critical detention and removal operations. Her responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, and administering contracts that ensure the safe, secure, and compliant management of detention facilities. Taneyhill specializes in service-based acquisitions related to facility operations, including security, logistics, and detainee support services, aligning procurement outcomes with DHS and ICE strategic objectives for operational integrity and regulatory compliance. Taneyhill maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of primary vendors, including B.I. Incorporated, Acentra Health LLC, and Ardent Group, LLC, which provide specialized services in facility management, health services, and operational support. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and compliance with federal standards. She actively engages with contractors to ensure adherence to contractual obligations, quality assurance protocols, and timely delivery of services critical to detention operations. Taneyhill demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small businesses while ensuring competitive, responsive, and compliant sourcing. Her portfolio consistently prioritizes small business contractors, reinforcing ICE’s broader socioeconomic goals and fostering a diverse supplier base capable of meeting operational demands. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 812930 (Parking Lots and Garages), indicating specialized contracting for facility infrastructure and site management services essential to detention center operations. This niche specialization underscores her expertise in procuring non-traditional, yet operationally vital, services that support the physical and logistical integrity of detention environments, including maintenance, access control, and site security infrastructure.